Tess Holliday

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Your personal 'revolution' has begun when you launched the hashtag, that went viral in a few days on Instagram, #effyourbeautystandards. With that kind of social campaign that you've done did you realize how many girls and woman all around the world are discriminated by their size?

Yes, definitely. I knew I wasn't alone in my frustration with the beauty industry and just media in general. What I didn't expect was so many women to relate to the movement & embrace it as their own. It's changed my life. When I feel sad, I look through the hashtag and read stories that women have shared & it lifts my spirits immediately.

But also, thanks to Instagram you were noticed by the L.A. based model agency Milk. How did you react when they call you?

I was in a state of shock.. It didn't feel real. To be honest, I thought they had the wrong number.

When you were a teenager you have been through a lot: bullism, discrimination for you physical aspect and you have also left high school at seventeen. Now that you are in your thirty with a child, and you became a professional model, do you feel satisfied about your life? And how do you feel about your past?

I couldn't be happier with where my life is at. I've accomplished my dreams, have a healthy, happy son & an amazing man who supports & loves me. My past is just that, my past. I try to not think about it & only keep moving forward.

How your life has changed since you've been hired by Milk Model Management?

I'm much busier & stressed! There have been so many amazing opportunities & clients that I've been grateful to work with. Plus, MiLK has been so supportive through this whole whirlwind. Life is good!

Are you working on something interesting at the moment? Tell us about your future projects

Ohhh so many things!! But the thing I'm most excited about is my wedding this year!